Met sorry for broken promise to Baroness Lawrence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68848842
April 22, 2024, 5:00 AM
Police force says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation into 1993 murder of her son is "totally unacceptable".
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New claims that smart motorway tech puts drivers at risk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68848418
April 22, 2024, 4:45 AM
Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the tech behind smart motorways.
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Government and Lords face new Rwanda showdown
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68871847
April 22, 2024, 7:00 AM
Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and "vote until it's done".
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Adverts for deadly synthetic drugs on X and SoundCloud
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68712372
April 22, 2024, 3:10 AM
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.
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First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87zgx42m5go
April 21, 2024, 11:02 PM
First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies Association says.
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Thames Water makes fresh bid to lift bills by 40%
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68872563
April 22, 2024, 7:16 AM
The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat.
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PM appalled by police treatment of Jewish man, says No 10
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd130lp70x5o
April 22, 2024, 7:22 AM
A No 10 source says police "mishandled" its interaction with a Jewish man at pro-Palestinian protest.
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Bridge collapses as floods hit China's south
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68872299
April 22, 2024, 5:56 AM
The country’s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.
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Serious violence down sharply in England and Wales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68850952
April 22, 2024, 1:53 AM
Figures for 2023 show the level of violence at its lowest since the Covid lockdowns of 2020.
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Netanyahu vows to reject any sanctions on Israeli army
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68870273
April 22, 2024, 12:14 AM
Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.
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Seven killed as race car hits crowd in Sri Lanka
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68869318
April 22, 2024, 6:04 AM
The car ploughed into the crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.
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Letby to seek permission for conviction appeal
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51n6v127v6o
April 22, 2024, 5:09 AM
Lucy Letby is to bid for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges.
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'They will talk about this forever' - Coventry close to 'greatest story' in FA Cup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68871206
April 21, 2024, 7:51 PM
Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever".
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The key players in Donald Trump's hush-money trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68861539
April 22, 2024, 6:44 AM
They include a judge and prosecutors who have previously tangled with Mr Trump, an all-in defence team and several curious witnesses.
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What lies in store for tennis' revamped future?
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c4n1kjgze1ko
April 22, 2024, 5:16 AM
With tennis chiefs engaged in talks about the sport's future, BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller assesses what may lie in store.
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How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68825118
April 21, 2024, 11:01 PM
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
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Everest mountaineer's letters released 100 years on
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-68856540
April 22, 2024, 5:40 AM
The letters include the final words George Mallory, who died climbing the mountain, sent to his wife.
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The Papers: PM wants end to 'meddling' on Rwanda and Met chief under fire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68871585
April 22, 2024, 5:11 AM
After a weekend of coverage, the Met Police antisemitism accusations remain front page news.
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Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxen4v97dro
April 21, 2024, 11:02 PM
Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.
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Spice Girls reunite... at Victoria's 50th birthday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68868289
April 22, 2024, 3:25 AM
All five members of the group perform Stop at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party in London.
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Boy's first birthday card delivered almost nine years late
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd85p02jpgo
April 22, 2024, 5:15 AM
A father says his 10-year-old son was "gobsmacked" to receive a birthday card almost nine years late.
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Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d4g8jz57yo
April 22, 2024, 3:08 AM
The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.
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US journalist Terry Anderson held hostage in Lebanon for years dies at 76
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68871753
April 22, 2024, 6:26 AM
Anderson was held hostage for nearly seven years during Lebanon's civil war in the 1980s.
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Desperate search for crew in Japan helicopters crash
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68871964
April 22, 2024, 5:37 AM
Seven navy men are still missing after two helicopters apparently crashed during night drills.
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Musician with hearing loss makes music from nature
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68847740
April 21, 2024, 4:09 PM
A musician who lost her hearing overnight says it spurred her on to make new music from nature.
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Man with robot voice finally finds his Walsall accent
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n14zpj94wo
April 22, 2024, 5:48 AM
Daniel Challis, who uses a communication device, wanted a regional accent to sound like his family.
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'We got away with it' - 'embarrassment' could 'cost Ten Hag job'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68871501
April 21, 2024, 8:16 PM
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits his side "got away with it" to reach the FA Cup final after their shootout victory against Coventry.
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'They will talk about this forever' - Coventry close to 'greatest story'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68871206
April 21, 2024, 7:51 PM
Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever".
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'One-man drama Dessers continues Rangers redemption'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68870713
April 21, 2024, 7:12 PM
Cyriel Dessers has been maligned by Rangers fans but his numbers stand up with the best the club have had in last two decades.
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The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hs6m4x
April 21, 2024, 1:04 PM
And, Laura reveals her latest election date tip-off
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13 Times Taylor Swift Made History
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ytqx
April 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
From dizzying records to becoming a billionaire: we're bringing up Taylor Swift's history.
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Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-62036045
April 2, 2024, 11:50 AM
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.
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Childcare shortage worsens as costs rise – report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-68580918
March 19, 2024, 12:56 AM
Fewer than a third of councils in all areas have enough spaces for children under two, a charity finds.
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Can you afford to take your children on days out?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68372814
March 30, 2024, 7:24 AM
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.
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Mum wishing son's life away in free childcare wait
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nklkxwp72o
April 4, 2024, 5:19 AM
Alex McGinn is waiting for her son to turn three so he qualifies for 30 hours of free childcare.
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Victims will be let down without more funds - PPS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68859558
April 22, 2024, 5:21 AM
Northern Ireland's director of public prosecutions says justice system delays are unacceptable.
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Abortion clinic buffer zone law backed by MSP group
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0v0qq9ed03o
April 22, 2024, 6:38 AM
A Holyrood committee backs a proposed law to block protests taking place within 200m of clinics.
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House prices in Wales fall by 6.5% in a year
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6pygjmr268o
April 22, 2024, 5:26 AM
House prices in Wales have fallen for the fifth time in a row, Principality Building Society says.
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